FNA - Syrian Prime Minister Imad al-Khamis in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called for Iran's cooperation in the reconstruction of Syria in regions cleansed of terrorist groups.

"We will pursue reconstruction in partnership and cooperation with the friendly states, specially the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia and their private companies," Khamis said during the meeting in Damascus on Monday.

Zarif, for his part, welcomed Khamis' invitation, stressing the need for the Iranian and Syrian embassies to facilitate presence of Iran's companies in Syria.

The two sides also underlined exchange of economic delegations and efforts to increase cooperation between the two countries' private sectors.

Before meeting Khamis, Zarif had held talks with his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Muallem in Damascus.

During the meeting on Monday, Muallem asked Iran to continue support for his country in efforts to annihilate the terrorist groups, praising Tehran's past assistance.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest developments in bilateral ties and Syria, the issue of the Syrian refugees, the peace talks in Astana, increased economic cooperation and Iranian companies' partnership in reconstruction of Syria.

Zarif, for his part, underscored Iran's support for Syria in the fight against terrorist groups, noting that the Astana talks and the upcoming trilateral summit among the Iranian, Russian and Turkish officials in Tehran will pursue the political process in Syria.

Zarif traveled to Damascus on Monday for talks with high-ranking Syrian officials.

Last week, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami had traveled to Damascus and signed an agreement for defense cooperation between the two countries with his Syrian counterpart.